Major w cornwallis harris (27 risultati)

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The Highlands Of Ethiopia. Book.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the mid-19th century, British explorer Major W. Cornwallis Harris embarked on a series of expeditions into the Ethiopian highlands, documenting the people, flora, and fauna he encountered along the way. This book collects Harris's stunning illustrations and writings, offering readers a glimpse into a land untouched by Western colonialism. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, science, and exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the mid-19th century, British explorer Major W. Cornwallis Harris embarked on a series of expeditions into the Ethiopian highlands, documenting the people, flora, and fauna he encountered along the way. This book collects Harris's stunning illustrations and writings, offering readers a glimpse into a land untouched by Western colonialism. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, science, and exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. 1st Edition. Circa 1843, being the First U.S. Edition From the First London Edition. viii, 13-392pp, ix-xii, bound in 3/4 leather and cloth, complete with all illustrations as called for, being 4 leaves containing 6 illustrations, with one being hand-coloured, and one being the title vignette, printed in double column format, binding and hinges tight. Covers show soiling, interior shows occasional foxing, small closed tear to one leaf [pg29/30], previous ownership of William J. Warner, with his signature. From the personal collection of Dr. Brooks Ryder (1918-1995), graduate of Harvard College, Harvard School of Public Health, and Tufts Medical School. Known for his Public Health expertise overseas, throughout East Africa and Indonesia.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Second Edition, volume 3, coloured frontis, nice copy in original cloth, pp432 + adverts.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Undated, c. 1843. From the tenth London edition, revised and corrected. xii, 392 pp + [10] pp publisher's ads. Text printed in double columns. Quarter red leather over marbled boards. Leather scuffed, rubbed through at corners. Owner's signature dated 1850 on front free endpaper. Binding solid, minor foxing, else clean. Account of the British diplomatic mission, led by Harris, to establish relations with the ancient Christian kingdom of Shoa in the highlands of Ethiopia. They succeeded in negotiating a commercial treaty and also collected considerable scientific data during the journey. Harris was knighted for his services in 1844.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. ex-library copy with usual markings. half-leather cover with marbled board. cover shows minor wear, tear, rubbing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Good. 8vo. Beveled cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Protective mylar wrapper. Full-color frontis. Three b&w plates tipped in. 392 pp. Sound binding. Some scuffing and wear to boards. Some soiling and stains as well. Bookplate on front pastedown. Foxed throughout. Text block toned. Otherwise clean copy.…

hardcover. Condizione: good. Hand-colored frontispiece, 6 illustrations, charts, 392pp., 8vo, original blind stamped black cloth (chipped); heavily foxed, some water staining on lower right corner, a few pages loose. New York: Winchester, nd. (ca. 1843). Written during the author's 18-month stay in the heart of Abyssinia.…

3 volumes. First Edition. Illustrated with a large folding map, and two tinted and two coloured lithographic plates, one being the dedication page and with 3 engraved vignette title pages complete as called for. 8vo, handsomely bound in contemporary three-quarter tan calf over marbled paper covered boards, the spines with raised bands gilt ruled, two compartments lettered in gilt. xix, 428; xi, 430; xi, 436 pp. A handsome copy of this very difficult to find work, beautifully preserved, the bindings tight and strong and in very good order, the text-blocks clean and just a tad mellowed at the edges, the plates in good order and the map complete and backed with silk. FINE FIRST EDITION OF THIS CORNERSTONE WORK IN THE AFRICAN OEUVRE. Harris was the head of the mission sent by the British Government to open up relations with the Ancient Christian Kingdom of Shoa in the Ethiopian highlands. His success in this pursuit earned him a knighthood. He was as well, one of the earliest explorers to penetrate the highland country. This is one of the most important of all books in general Africana and a cornerstone of any collection of books on Africa.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. A smart second edition of William Cornwallis Harris's account of his three year mission in Ethiopia in the first part of the nineteenth century. In the publisher's original cloth. The scarce second edition of this work, viewed as superior to the first edition of the same year, with an added fifty-page introduction.In this work, the author describes his journey as the first British Ambassador to the Christian Court of the Kingdom of Shoa in the highlands of Ethiopia, ruled at the time by Sahela Selassie. That mission paved the way for trade with this part of Africa, and ultimately for the British colonization of large territories of Africa, including Sudan.Illustrated with a lithograph frontispiece and vignette title page to each volume - with volume III frontispiece hand coloured - and a folding map to volume I. With a chromolithographic dedication leaf to the first volume. Collated, complete.With a single page of publisher's advertisements to the rear of volume II, and a thirty-two page publisher's catalogue to the rear of volume III.With the bookplate of Anglo-Swiss financier Clinton E. Geiser to front pastedowns, and inscriptions to front free endpapers.William Cornwallis Harris joined the East Indian Company as a second lieutenant at the age of sixteen, and served in India for much of his remaining career, save for thethree-year mission to Ethiopia, narrated in the present work. In the publisher's original cloth bindings, rebacked, retaining original endpapers. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Splits to cloth of back strip of volume III and II. Tail of front hinge of volume II and rear hinge of volume III reinforced. Head of front joint of volume III, and entirety of front joint of volume I starting. Rear hinge of volume III starting. Boards holding firm. Bookplates to front pastedowns, and inscriptions to front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound, with one gathering of volume I working loose. Pages generally clean and bright, with slight discolouration to frontispieces and title pages. Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). book.…

First Edition. 8vo. 3 volumes: xvii, 428; xi, 430; xi, 436 pp. Illustrated, chromolithographic dedication leaf, lithograph frontispiece to each volume, two tinted, one colored, vignette on each title page, folding map; half-titles, publisher's catalogue at rear of volume one, dated "November, 1843." Original plum cloth (rubbed, faded, spines sunned); owner's embossed stamp on title pages, hinges professionally strengthened, but a solid copy. First edition. Czech: "Harris and several other British officers and diplomats were sent to open trade relations with the then virtually unknown Kingdom of Shoa. The journey through the hinterland of the country is described in great detail, as are the cultures of the various cities that were visited. While this is truly an epic of travel and exploration, there are two sporting incidents of note with a huge buffalo bagged near the Casam River and elephant taken in Galla country.". …

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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First U.S. edition. Brown cloth titled in gilt and stamped in blind. Heavy foxing to first and last few leaves, light to moderate foxing throughout, moderately rubbed but with hinges and joints solid, in custom mylar cover.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: Sanskrit. Language: Sanskrit. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Sanskrit, Pages: : - 450, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 450 450.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 3rd, Pages:- 450, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 3rd 450.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: Sanskrit. Language: Sanskrit. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Sanskrit, Pages: : - 500, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 500 500.…

Full Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1844] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 3rd, Pages 450, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 3rd 450.…